Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.
SUN TZUThere are not more than five cardinal tastes, yet combinations of them yield more flavours than can ever be tasted.
More Sun Tzu Quotes
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Those skilled at making the enemy move do so by creating a situation to which he must conform; they entice him with something he is certain to take, and with lures of ostensible profit they await him in strength.
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Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy if possible.
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Bravery without forethought, causes a man to fight blindly and desperately like a mad bull. Such an opponent, must not be encountered with brute force, but may be lured into an ambush and slain.
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Who wishes to fight must first count the cost
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Build your opponent a golden bridge to retreat across.
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There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed.
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One may know how to conquer without being able to do it.
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Who does not know the evils of war cannot appreciate its benefits.
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Disorder came from order, fear came from courage, weakness came from strength.
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He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
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Foreknowledge cannot be gotten from ghosts and spirits, cannot be had by analogy, cannot be found out by calculation. It must be obtained from people, people who know the conditions of the enemy.
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There are not more than five musical notes, yet the combinations of these five give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard.
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If you fight with all your might, there is a chance of life; where as death is certain if you cling to your corner.
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Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical.
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You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.
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